I say... "bring it on..!!" There is no such thing as a "sure winner" especially on the TT Course. But then you all know that.... I love the variety of bikes, that is part of the lure of the TT Course, be it the TT Races or the MGP.... There are many difficult obstacles to overcome to be up front, and horsepower is not necessarily the key to success. The bike has to finish... a most difficult challenge that has me scared silly..! Plus those thirsty multi's will have to stop for more "go juice." Nothing is a given.

I think it is far better to be "inclusive" of as many types of bikes as possible, Vs exclusive and have the same bikes win every year....

I also hear the debate over a fresh built up bike Vs a truly old racer... again there are two sides to that one as well. If I had to find an old racer, first the cost would go way up, plus the chances of finding what I wanted gets reduced.... I am using an old engine at least.

Oh yes, my bike is now in a container and on the boat.... you chaps over "there" have another two months fettle time over me.... But, watch out for the GREEN MONSTER...!!!